Bedford Gazette from Bedford, Pennsylvania • Page 1

GAZF; VOL. 97. BEDFORD, FRIDAY, APRIL 10,1903. ESTABLISHED IN 1805. TO THE 1HLD Those Who Have Been Called From Time to Eternity, A THE PUBLIC FORUM.

Comes pr, MIH. IgilAh Mt-iz, Laura Bayer, Mrs. Scott W. Poor. Fred, the two-year-old son of John Sponsler, of Everett, died on Friday.

William WhltHeld. William Whitfijld, of near Gapsville, died on Ma-eh 31, aged 75 years. He is survived by bis wife and one daughter. Mr. Whitfteld lived in East decce township all his lifetime.

He served as a Union soldier in the civil Laura Baker. The New Enterprise correspondent of the Altoona Tribune says: "Laura, daughter of John S. Baker, died, of pneumonia, lost Thursday evening, in the 15'h year of her age. Her remains were interred in the Koontz cemetery Sunday mornrrg after services were conducted by William and others." Mrs. I-alah Metz.

Mrs Isa ah MP'Z, of Ray's Cove, died on Tuesday. The deceased was a daughter of Joseph FOOT and was 22 years old at the time of her death. Her husband, her mother, one child, six brothers and two sisters survive her. The funeral services were held in tha Lutheran church at Graceville yesterday. Lanra Bayer.

Laura, daughter of John S. and Sarah Bayer, died at the home of her parents near Loysburg on Aoril 3, aged 14 years, eight months and 28 days. Laura was a bright girl and was loved by all who knew her. She is survived by her father and mother, five brothers and two sisters. The cause of death was pneumonia.

Funeral services were held the Koontz church on Sunday, conducted by Rev. William S. Bitchey. Interment was made in the graveyard adjoining the chnrch. Mrs.

Scott W. Foor. Mrs. Scott W. Foor, of Earlstor, died on Sunday.

She was the only child of ex-Judge W. H. H. Foor and was born in Ray's Cove 45 years ago. She was twice married.

She is survived by her second husband, her parents, three children by her first husband and one by the second. Funeral services were held in the Asbury chap el in Ray's Cove on Wednesday. Interment was made in the graveyard near- Col. John W. Bntherfoord.

News of the death of Col. John W. Rntherfoord, which occurred in den on March 15, was re. eeived here on Saturday. Colonel Rntherfoord was well known in Bed- ord.wbere he resided for several years.

He was the contractor in the Pennsylvania Midland enterprise and afterward was appointed receiver for the company; he also was awarded the contract for buildirg the new reservoir near the fair ground. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Misses Madge and Vance. Colonel Rutherfoord was a man of commanding presence. He was well educated, genial and broadminded and had a large circle of friends here. Mrs.

Amelia Plowden. Mrs. Amelia Plowden, colored, died in Seottda 1 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Amelia Williams. on Monday.

The body was brought to Bedford on Wednesday and taken the residence of decedent's dangh ter, Mrs. Rachel Balden. The funeral servie's were held yesterday afternoon and conducted by Rev. Haves, of Everett, and Rev. Disharoon, of Bedford.

Iiterment in theMt Ross cemetery. Mrs. Plowden was a daughter of Nithan and Julia Warren and was born a slave on the plantation of O.Ufi Carter ii Virginia on February 20, 18SO. In 1849 she was freed by her master and came to Bedford. In 1351 she married Daniel Tillman.

To this union three children were born 70 of whom are still living-- Mrs. Bolden and Mrs. Thornton Thompson, of Bedford. Her husband died in 1355. In 186b she was joined in wedlock to a C.

Plowden. Two daughters were to them-- Mrs. Amelia Wi'lums and Mrs. Nettie Lindsay, who live in Scottdale Mr. Plow- don died in 1900.

Mrs Plowden was sister of Nimrod Warren, of Bedford, and Mrs. Daniel Webster, of Bedford township She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and six great grand- ildren. She was a faithful member of the Mefiodist Episcopal church for many years. Column Devoted to the People-- "Reyats" Objects to Teachers' Salary Bill. INDIAN SPRINGS, PA April We notice that on Wednesday, April 1, the Snydcr school minimum salary b'll passed the senate and goes to the governor for his approval.

The bill, like the day on which it passed, is a foil's bill. It will n' ver serve to im- prov the public the ru-sl districts. It will only serve as a stumbling block, cause conteation, and retard the progress of the common schools in the country districts. This bill will long be renumbered by the tax-ridden farmers throughout the state of Pennsylvania It casts a reflection upon the eit'zans and the boa-ds of directors throughout the stats of Pennsylvania as being unable to prcperly expend the common school funds as set apart for their various districts; and that it would be better to build a fence around us people out here ia the way of a law, so that we may know just how much we must pay (not how much we should pay) our pub'ic school teachers, as we people out here in the country don't have much brains, nor time to stop and tbink and develop the few that we do have; and if this law is not complied with the state appropriation will be withheld. Now, in my judgment, the public moneys of the state belong to the public in general, and when the legislature makes an appropriation for the public school purposes to be divided among the various districts in the way and manner as prescribed by law then jt becomes the common funds of the districts in a way and manner as prescribed by law.

Then it becomes the common funds of the districts, and the board of directors should then have the privilege to expend these funds the same as any other funds which in their judgment would be to the best interest of pupils and patrons. Otherwise it is not necessary to hava a board of directors one man would do. Again, who and what element of people are for such a measure as the above mentioned? Was it the common people or the farmers of the state of Pennsylvania? I will answer decisively no; it was not. It was th? educational element of this state, of whom Mr. Nathan C.

Schaefter, thp present state superintendent of public instruction. With him this bill originated and found its way to the legislature, and when it had passed that body he poured forth his appeals by private letters through the prircipals of the public schools and other teachers, urging them to get some voter to write to the senator of their district urging them to vote for the teachers' minimum salary bill. Now, if these people should have known the true conditions, the destitute circumstances and amount of economy that has to be practised in a great manyof the rural districts they would not have attempted to the measure upon the people of this state; and these are the very people upon whom the measure will prove most weighty. We don't pay low wages because we want to, but on account of our inability to pay more. Therefore this measure alone will prove to be a stain upon its originators that will obscure with darkness all other measures, no matter how good they might be.

If the motive was laid bare to the people of this state that that move these people to push forth this measure it would be surprising to all. This bill will prcve to be a dead failure within the next five years to come and is a disgrace to the integrity of the citizens of this commonwealth. REYATS. dlTHLJW CHAT, Interesting Letter From Our Harrisburg Correspondent, I Are Looked For This Week, As Qimv and Durham Are Expected to Spend a Few Days In the City. Will of Samuel H.

Feather. The will of Samuel H. Feather, late of Colerain township, has been filed in the register's office. Testator's widow is to have full use and control of his real estate and personal -operty during her lifetime. After her death the property is to be divided as follows: To each of the children of his son, Harvey Feather, he gives 835; to the child of Lottie Cupp'tt, 525; to Sarah Margaret Berkheirue'-, 825; to George B.

Feather, 850; to Anna Belle Leasure, S10; to decedent's grandchild, Lester Ambrose GepHart, he gives his silver watch. The balance of his property is to be eq'ially divided among Mary Alice Suters, Carrie Frances Smith, Harry A. Feather and Charles E. Feather Special Correspondence of THE GAZETTE. HAKRISBITBG, April 7 --This will be a very busy week for the legislature.

There will be three sessions a day Evarything seems well in hand to get all the legislation so far introduced through by the 16th, the time fixed for Baal adjournment. This week will practically complete the work. Not much but the odds and ends and some few special bills will be left for next week. At the end of each session some surprises are looked for, as Sanator Quay and Insurance Commissioner Durham are expected to spend most of the week in the city. Those members who are not included in the inner circle, and not expected to get the tip, are on the alert, looking for something special to ba sprung upon them some time during the week.

It seems practically certain that all ballot reform legislation has gone B- glimmering. The personal registration bill is dead beyond resurrection It has been slumbering in the committee since early in the session. Personal registration is the keynote to ballot reform, and without it no legislation in that direction will avai' anvthing. The Focht ballot bill is likely to pass--but it merely sulsti tutes a square for the circle. To the average mind it makes but little difference whether the hole be round or square on that monstrocity of a baUot which the citizens of Pennsylvania must vote.

The special bill for good roads mey pass and it may possibly be put in such shape as to give it some merit. This legislature will be the shortest on record and is remarkable for the great rapidity in the despatch of business; but many of tha bills passed, had tbey received more time and attention, would not have been returned with the governor's veto. It is a wise provision of our Constitution which p'aces the veto power in the hands of some person competant to judge the merits of new laws. BILL3 INTRODUCED An ait for the protection of improved county roads prohibits the placing of material of all kinds on the roadway, interfering with the gutters or water courses of the road, injuring the bed of the road, excavating, digging, obstructing or tearing up any portions of the roadway, and declares the offense of so doing to ba a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment. That when any person, corporation or company shall enter or cause to be ent-red by warrant of attorney, confession of judgment or otherwise, any judgment in any court of common pleas it shall be the duty of the said plaintiff to furnish the prothonotary of the county in which said judgment shall be entered the place of residence of such plaintiff--and upon failure so to do said plaintiff shall be liable to a penalty of two per cantum of the amount of said judgment entered, and the prothonotary in each and every county is required to keep a daily record, separate and apart from all other records, showing the precise residence of the plaintiff of every judgment entered of record, and to file the same in the commissioners 1 office the first of each month.

That the chief burgess of the several boroughs hereafter appointed or elected before entering upon the duties of the said office shall enter into a bond ia such amount and with such sureties as the court of quarter sessions of the proper county shall direct, said bond to be filed in the office of the clerk of said court, and the condition thereof shall be that the said chief burgess shall fa'x, 1 account for all moneys and things that shall come into his hands by virtue of his office, and shall perform all the other duties of horse or mule the plaintiff may cause a writ of Fi Fa. to issue against any possessor of sa'd horse or mule. That hereafter the tax collectors of the several boroughs and townships of this commonwealth shall be entitled to and may retain for their own com. five per centum of all moneys collected by them as taxes. The board of supervisors in any township miy appoint one or mo-e suitable persons who hell act as policemen in suc'a township, and shall have the power to make arrests now possessed by the constables, and the keepers of the jails and lock-ups are required to receive persons arrested by such policemen.

CAnTEnJpSON Re-Elected Mayor of the World's A QUAINT OLD LANDMARK. Fair FRANCHISE GRAB FOILED TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE. The White Horse Tavern--Grand mountain Scenery. Far back in the century the White Horse tavern recalls many interesting incidents of ye olden time country inn. Located, as it wai, abruptly on th? eastern crest of the Allegheny moan tains, the site was certainly bold, pic tureeqne and romantic, affording a charming view.

The high altitude of the great mountain, with the supreme area of hills and vales, spreads out as far CHICAGO, ILL 7--The franchise as the eye can carry until lost In the g-abbers were halted once more today blue mist. I-ideert the view is supreme- By the Election of tha Deraoorat'o Candidate-- Results In Other Cities Democrats Carry Qnlnoy, III. by the election of Carter ocrat, as mayor over Graeme Stewart, Walter Faltly, Walter Faitly, a well known colored resident of Bedford, died in the yard of the p-or house on Tuesday. The de- cess had been ill for some tima and vas taken to the county home on the ray he d'ed. He always had an avar- on to the almsbouse e.nd said that 'f be were taken tbe-e it would kill bin-, poor fel'ow's words were p-opbetic Be i whilehewasbeing carried in a cbsirfrom Constable Earn- eat's buggy to the alms house.

Mr Faitly was a native of Canada. He me to Bedford in 1872 and worked on ti.e Bedford and Bridgeport railroad lor s' me time. He was with the family (f the late James M. Purcell, proprietor of the Mergel House (now Hotel Waverlj), for SOyears. After the death of Mr Porcell he went to work for Maj.

Robert McNamara. When Vajor MeNamara learned of his death on he went to the mnty borne andhad Mr. Faitly'sbody rt moved to the undertaking rooms of T. Mervine The funeral services were held on Wednesday and were conducted by Rev Either D. Cashman, pastor of St.

Thomas' Catholic church. Interment made in Mt. Ross eeme- lery. In his younger days Mr. Fately a stalwart, vigorous man; he was faithful to his employers.

He was about 60 years old at the time of his death. Mrs. Rnfns Replogle Badly Burned. Oa Monday Mrs Rufus Replogle, of South Woodbury township, met with a serious accident. While she was boiling soap the wind blew her skirt in the fire and it was ignited.

Jacob Hoover, of near Brumbaugh, happened to pass by the house at the time and quickly responded to Mrs. Replogle's cry for help. He tore the blazing clothing off the woman and put out the fire.but despite his promptness she was badly burned about the head and breast. Dr. Gan- simore was summoned and did what he could to relieve the sufferer.

Mrs. Replogle ia in a serious condition Class of'03. On Friday County Superintendent Wright examined the graduating class of the Bedford high school iu spelling, algebra and Latin and ou Saturday Prof. H. H.

Poole, of Saxton, conducted an examination in arithmetic, history and philosophy. The members of the class are Mabel Imler, Mae Stiver, Bessie James, Mae Arnold, Sara Mardorff and Philip Morehouse. Rev. L. Culler, pastor of the Luthern churcb, will preach the baccalaureate Sunday evening, May Alumni entertainment, May 5 Frank Kagarise Meets Wlthau Accident.

On Sunday Frank E. Kagarise, of Salemville, rode one of bis horses to the watering trough and was returning to the stable when the animal started to run. The halter broke and Mr. Kagarise was unable to keep his ba'- ance and fell to the ground, dislocating his right shoulder. Gensimore reduced the dislocation.

A Clean, Conscientious Family Paper. In a letter aeeompin' ing a remU tance to THE GAZETTE mie of leading merchants of the county sivs Enclosed find check paying for GAZETTE to May 1. 1904. Continued prosperity and growing Influence and power THE GAZETTE la a clean, conscientious family newspaper Judgment. What men see not nor would have others see The Judgment brings to fullest light of his said office with fidelity.

It shall be unlawful for any borough or ci ly to levy or collect any tax or money as a license fee from any farmer who sells his own products in or about the streets of any borough or city. Making it a misdemeanor for any person to loan or borrow any money, when the security for the same is a salary, furniture or chattels of any description that shall be permitted to remain on the premises or in the possession of the owner at a greater rate thin 6 per centum per annum. That hereafter the county in which any prosecution is brought for misdemeanor shall not be liable for costs when the defendant is discharged unless the grand jury shall find that the complaint was made in good faith, or by a public officer without malice or negligence. The commissioners of the several counties shall issue their precepts to make the triennial assessment of property to the assessors of their respective townships, boroughs and districts on or before the second Monday of September, and the said assessors are required to make return thereof not later than December 31, That hereafter the county commissioners of the several counties, together with the county solicitor and the chief clerk of the commissioners of each county, are authorized to organize themselves into a state association, with the authority to hold an annual meeting at such time and place within the commonwealth as they may designate and the actual expenses paid by shall be paid by the various counties by orders drawn on the county That whenever any blacksmith or farmer shall obtain judgment against the owaer of any horse or mule for work and labor done in shoeing said hcrse or mule, and the said judgment shall be duly Sled as provided for by exi i tin law in cases of real estate in the ffi -e of the prothonotary of the court of common pleas of the county in which the said work and labor was done and performed, the said judgment Deeds Recently Recorded By Register and Recorder Garber. Tnomas P.

Buckley to Richard W. Ickep, timber on 9D acres in West St Clair township; consideration $3,000. Mary C. Tate and others to Paul Whitco, lot in Broal Top township; consideration 850. David Fiuke to Joseph Louar, lot in Broad Top township; consideration 850 David F.uke to Andy Me'zock, lot in Broad Top township; consideration 850.

William Brice to Jacob Seifert, lot in Bedford borough; consideration $1,000. Samuel Ritchey to H. B. T. M.

R. R. Coal 2 acres in Hopawell township; consideration 8100 Elizabeth Long and others to H. T. M.

R. Coal 4 acres in Honewell township; consideration $160. A. Barton Foor and others to 'H. M.

K. R. ACoai 5 acres in HVpswell eob Steele to Peter Foor, 29 acres in Hipewell township; consideration $118. Joseph W. Tate to Jacob Steele, 333 sc-es ia Hopewell township; consideration 8833.

Peter Foor to Rachel Dodson and others, 29 acres iu Hopewell township; cor sideration nominal. Susan Yoder and others to Mary Yoder, 162 acres ia South Woodbury township; consideration 84,750 Divid Yoder and others to Edward Pennell, 101 acres in South Woodbury township; consideration nominal Henry Kelley and others to Michael Kalley, lot in Liberty township; consideration nominal. WiJiam Hartley to John 0. Smith, 2 lots in Bedford borough; consideration 86,410. bias Campbell to Gilbert M.

Fluke, 12 acres in Hopawdl township; con- $250 Margaret Stuckey to Martha Virginia Cessna, 2 acres in Rainsburg borough; consideration $600. H. Clark to C. C. Foster, 10 acres inB-oadTop township; consideration 8675.

William Eirnest and to Sloan's Hollow United Evangelical church, lot ia East St, Clair township; consideration nominal. G-aorge S. Blatchford to Mary Sot- teax, lot iu Broad Top township; consideration 8300. i Mary Sotteax, 2 lots in Broad Top towiship; consideration 135. B.

Snowberger to Dr. Charles W. Ginsimore, lit ia South Woodbury township; consideration 81,900 Samuel M. Wilhelm and others to Martha E. Sturlz, lot in Hyndmau borough; consideration $500.

William B. Burket to William Howard Burket, lot in Londonderry township; consideration nominal. Henry Bagley to Mary C. Reed, 3 acres in Bedford township; consideration S300. Keturah M.

Fockler and others to George Crothers and others, lot in Liberty township; consideration $50. Mrs. Ursula Quarry to I. K. Little, 12 acres in Liberty township; consideration $500.

Hiram Blackburn to Richard W. Ickes, timbar on tract of land in West St. Clair township; consideration $4,500. John B. Smith to Richard W.Ickes, timber on tract of land in West St.

Clair township; consideration $1,000. Malcolm McDonald to Richard W. Ickes, timber on 21 acres of land in West St. Clair township; consideration $500. George C.

Rouzar to Richard W. Ickes, timber ou 33 acres of land in West St. Olair township; consideration 8320. Thomas Mickel to Richard W. Ickes, timber on 15 acres of land in West St.

Clair township; consideration $600. William Young to Richard W. Ickes, timber on tract of land in West St. Clair township; consideration $1,000. Mary E.

Smith and others to Charles A. Koontz, 2 tracts in Colerain township; consideration 84,000. Disastrous Fires In Bloomfield Township. Monday evening Frank Dively's big bank barn at Baker's Summit was burned to the ground. The machinery and grain also were consumed.

The total loss is $1,500, with an insurance of A despatch from Altoona says the blaze was started by children CARTER HARRISON. Republican. It was the hottest and c'osest campaign ever fought in Chicago and the winner gets in by only 6 790 plurality. More than 81,000,000 in wagers changed hands on the result. The Republicans were very hopeful this year, basing their calculations upon the fact that their own party was united for the first time in many cam.

paigns. From the returns it is evident that much of the labor vote turned to Harrison. The re-election of Harrison means that the traction fight will continue along the lines of the last six years. The company desires 20-years' franchises. Harrison is opposed to a long franchise and insists that continuous transfers, paving of streets and other points be considered.

E1TIKE DEMOCRATIC TICKET WINS. QUINCT, April entire Democratic ticket here is elected by majorities ranging about 1,000. CITIZENS WIN THE MAYORALTY. GALESBirea, April Citizens' ticket elected mayor, treasurer, assessor and one alderman; the Liberals elected clerk, attorney, three supervisors and six aldermen. DEMOCRAT AHEAD.

BUTTE, April complete returns indicate ths re-election of Mullins (Democrat) for mayor by a plurality of 43 votes. VICTORY FOR REPUBLICANS. LINCOLN, April today elected George A. Adams for mayor, their entire city ticket and six of seven eouncilmen, a fusion gain of one councilman. REPUBLICANS HAVE THE COUNCIL.

BOCK ISLAND, ILL April the Republican city ticket, six of the seven Republican candidates for aldermen are elected. There is no change in the local political situation. RESULT AN EVEN BREAK. CINCINNATI, April 7 --While the aggregate of pluralities in Ohio cities yesterday showed Republican gains, the parties break almost even on the changes of local administrations. While there were many fusion tickets in the field, notably at Cincinnati, the only successful ones were at Wellington, Marietta and Norwood, At East Liverpool W.

A. Weaver and all the rest on the Prohibition ticket were elected. JOHNSON'S PLURALITY 5,985. CLEVELAND 0., April returns from yesterday's municipal election in this city give Johnson (Democrat), for mayor, plurality of 5,935. In the new eity council the Democrats will have 17 and the Republicans 9 members.

"GOLDEN BULE" JONES WINS. TOLEDO, 0., April Bule" Jones, non-partisan, is elected mayor. DEMOCRAT ELECTED MAYOR OF DAYTON. DAYTON, 0., April (Democrat) is elected mayor by 600 majority. BE3ULT DETROIT, MICH.

April Republicans have carried the state, but the Democrats have made considerable gains in several cities. ly grand. Far off, the great monarch, Willa mountain (Einton's Kuob) hoary with age, rises up in grand sublimity and boldly presses south until abruptly lost in the Potomac. Over there your eye faily catches the bordsrs of Maryland, and turning east and north, Everett and anning's mountain loom up in the blue nuza, and still farther distant to the north, Blue Knob frowns down in her majesty, the peer of the mountains, and your view ia lost in the grand scenery, surrounding country, hamlet and farm. The mountain slopes, the Horse Shoe Bend and bold at this point of the old turnpike, in ascending and descending the mountain at the old White Horse tavern, certainly rivals the grand view above Altoona on the Pennsylvania railroad at Kittanning Point, or Horse Shoe Band, so famous the country over.

While the old White Horse tavern, in its ruins, is lost sight of, I briefly recall its history, incidents and traditions. From tradition it was said that the Indian trail emerging from the banks of the Juniata and Shawnea Cabin creek, a well beaten path, crossed the range at this point, and far bick in the seventeenth oantury a rude cabin marked the site of the old tavarn, but I have not been able to trace back and recall the name of the bold adventurer Though from traditional and circumstantial facts incident to the quaint old tavern, the ancient structure carries with it reminiscences of a very remote character. Prior to the charter of the Chambersburg and omerset Turnpike company, in 1306, and before its construction and the completion of the enterprise, I made inquiry to ascertain by whom the old tavern was conducted in its primitive days, butfailed. Consequently I shall speak of one Glessner, the proprietor, who presided over the old tavern over sixty years ago, when the public highway was in the zenith of its and every farm house along the road was a public inn and hung out a sign, "Tavern." lean very vividly recall and go back to the palmy days of the old Somerset pike when the Troy coach and four horses, the Conestoga wagon, horsemen and footmen, droves of horses and cattle lined the grand old pike, and Mr. Glessner, proprietor of the old tavern, did a thriving business, and it was a cold day if the house was not filled with guests and the stables crowded with horses and the pasture with droves of cattle.

Practically it was an era of prosperity, and the farmers had a market for their products and Mr. Glessner and many other inn-keepers came down with their forr and six horse teams in the settlement for corn, oats, etc and thousands of bushels were utilized by tha hotel men in feeding stage and wagon horses and droves. Hence for a time we seemingly were prosperous, but too slow. Then came the Pennsylvania canal in the thirties, but still too slow for the progressive age. The Pennsylvania railroad was conceived and with its gigantic capital swept from our doors the last vestige of traffic, and the old historic turnpike was doomed and forever discarded, and today remains but a memento of past generat'ons.

Casually we are the greatest nation on earth, with our railroads sweeping from the Atlantic to the Pacific coast, and our commerce on every ocean, and our cannon booming over the Antilles. B. 8. SEASOHF1313 Special Announcement By the Bedford Springs Company. A I A A Already Made at Oar Popular Resort-- Itullilliig Bnlarged-New Batik House Contemplated.

An Eloquent Preacher. Rev. R. S. Oyler and family, of Keating Summit, who have been sojourning in Mann's Choice and visiting friends and relatives here, returned to the former place on April 9.

Last Sunday evening Rev. Oyler preached in the M. B. chnrch at above named place and delighted a large congregation with sermon. a polished and 'inspiring ONE WHO "WAS THERE.

The Bedford Springs company has issued a neat and novel circular containing the following information about our famous resort: "The Bedford Springs company, limited, Bedford, desire to announce that the Bedford Springs hotel fill open Saturday, May 30, and close Monday, September 28, 1903. It is felt that former patrons will be greatly interested to know that a marked departure in the policy and plans concerning this beautiful property has bean decided upon and will be consistently carried out as rapidly as circumstances will permit. "Regarding the material changes already made at Bedford, all of the rooms on the south side of Building 'B' have been enlarged and connected with private baths. New public toilets and bath-rooms have been installed on each floor and a numbar of rooms have fire-places. More extensive changes in prospect include practically a wholly new interior iu Building Plans are already drawn for a new and beautiful office and rotunda; an entirely new dining-room on the second floor; billiard-room, ball-room, cafe, ladies' reception and retiring-room on the first floor.

"A new and elaborate bathhouse, where every kind of a bath may be enjoyed, is also contemplated--plans for which are already out. This will be one of the most complete bathing establishments of its kind in the country. These improvements, which will practically amount to a regeneration, will go far toward making this splendid old resort oue of the most attractive and modern of any in the country. "It may be added that in the matter of general detail, cuisine, servicg, tha Bedford Springs hotel will be conducted with the skill that long familiarity with the demands of the highest class patronage generates. "Mr.H.

E. Bemis returns again from the Hotels Colonial and Royal Victoria, at Nassau, Bahamas, of the Florida East Coast Hotel company's hotels. The peculiar success of these hotels fully attests the popularity and ability of their management. "A new sat of floor plans for the coming season and illustrated booklet are ready for distribution and will be milled upon application." playing with matches. While the barn was burning the house of Mrs.

Andrew B. Pole, nearby, WPS set on fire and, with its contents, totally destroyed Some are of the opinion that the second fire was kindled by sparks from the blazing barn; others believe it was of ineTidiary origin Mrs Pole's loss is at least $1,200 The house and its contents were insured for $850. She w'll rebuild immediately. Victory for Reynoldsvllle. The Brookville, Punxsutawney and Reynoldsville public schools recently engaged in a friendly but earnest bat- tlo for literary aad elocutionary supremacy, the last named institution winning the contest.

Prof. C. V. Smith, formerly principal of the Bedford Classical academy, is superintendent of the Reynoldsville schools, and has been very successful in his work there. Kaster Morning.

Hail this Dav, our praise3 singing, Voices join in songs of praise, Fairest flowers pur hands are bringing For this best of Days. Hail this Day, for Christ is Risen, Victor over Death and Sin: Broken doors of Death's grim prison Show no dead Christ held within. On this Day of Resurrection Skies with newer beauty shine: Fear no more sad Death's subjection; Now's the Easter Light divine. trial; Fftto smil Or frown nial, sba 1 be a lien against any horse or mule owned by the defendant to the I said judgment at the time of the entry Sr'n de-1 thereof. And whenever the defendant i has sold or otherwise disposed of any Services In St.

ClalrsrUle Charge. St Clairsville Reformed charge A F. Naca, pastnr. At Pleasantville: Communion, 10 30 a pre- pa atory services, Good Friday, 2 30 p. services Wednesday and Thursday preceding at 7 30 p.

At St. Clairsville: Sunday school, 1 p. Easter services, 215 p. preaching, Good Friday, 7.30 p. Bible study, Tuesday, 7 30 p.

m. A. V. Dlvely Nominated for Jndge. At the convention held in Altoona on Monday by the Democrats of Blair county Attorney A.

V. Divelv was nominated for judge. A. S. Fisher, formerly of this place, made a speech seconding the nomination of Mr.

Dively. Marriage Licenses. Luther A. Hinish and Lucy R.Lloyd, of Liberty township. W.

Baker, of Cookport, Indiana county, and E3a N. Ferrier, of Pleasantville. Richard C. Williams and Susan Shriner, of Saxton. James Noble Yellow Creek, and Margaret Lear, of Riddlesbnrg.

Edward C. Whitehill, of Cypher, and Anna M. Speer, of Saluvia. Clark L. Barefoot, of Windber, and Georgia Weyant, of Pieasantville.

At the Metropolitan. Many important improvements have been made at the Metropolitan Clothing and Shoe House. The walls have been repapered and the woodwork has received a new coat of paint. Everything is clean and fresh and bright-and most pleasing of all is the superb stock of clothing, haberdashery, shoes, ladies' wearing apparel, etc. It will be worth your while to pay this up-to- date store a visit and see the magnift- cant display of spring and summer merchandise.

For further particulars read new ad. on fourth page. A Hnooessf ul Young Business QIan, Frank Irvine's miny Bedford county friends will be glad to learu that he has climbed tha ladder of suceasi until now he is one of the leading young business men of Philadelphia. Mr. Irvine is secretary of the S.

Twitchell company, treasurer ot the Keystone Box Manufacturing company, director and secretary of the Sat Ule City Water company and a director of the Stockton Water compaiy. Wa a-e glad to note that, notwifiataidiag our young friend is interestedia so miuy business enterprises, he fiids tim far recreation, and whit is more important still, to take an active ia church, work. Ha is president of the Si. Johns clnband teaches the Bible in the Sunday school of St Johns Episcopal church at Oyawyd, where he owas a beautiful homo. The club recaatly celebrated its second anniversary and Mr.

Irvine wssoa the programme for the address of welcome. The local papers spoke in glowing term of his speech Mr. Irvine is a well rounded, manly, enterprising, energetic young man and richly deservas the succais that has crowned his efforts in the business world. Harter-Bay. Friday's city papers contained the following account of the marriage of Rev.

E. E. Barter, formerly of this county, to Miss Priscilla Ray, of Juni- A Lifelike Corpse. POIHT, April 8 --Last week I gave a brief account of the death of William was found lying on his face on the farm of Howard Kinton. 'Squire J.

E.Seifert called together a jury and Dr. Smith, of Schellsbnrg, was summoned and au inquest held. The physician pronounced him dead, his death having baen caused by smothering. Undertaker Miller, of Mann's Choice, furnished a com a and the youug man was taken to his home, a distance of some six or seven miles, and arrangements were made for hU interment Thursday morning. The friends from far and near had gathered.

A hymn had been sung and a prayer offered at the house and the carriers were about to convey the corpse from the house when Undertaker Miller called the attention of the friends to the corpse, which looked very lifelike. There was no discoloring to be seen and no small and after a further examination the undertaker refused to bury the young maa uitil an examination was made by a physician. A telephone message was seat to Szhellsburg and Dr. F. Eily was soon on the ground After a caraful examination he said that he could not proaouice the young man dead and advised the friends to put off tHe funeral until a further examination could be made, or until they were eatisfi'd that he was dead.

A second iminition was made again ia the eveu'm? and tin indications oJ life that were roticed in the morning had disappeared and the face and feat ures b'gan chaiging color and the doctor p-onounced the young man dead. I 'side of an hour the smel became so offens've that they had to open the windows The corpse was interred ii tha cemetery at the brick church near Fishertosvn Fridiy morn ing, a few friends and neighbors at tending. The funeral sermon wai preached in the Dunkard church a this place Sunday morning by Rev Lev! Rodgerr; his discourse was ap predated by all present William Smith was aged 19 years, 10 monthi and two days. He was a quiet, wel behaved young man. HOOKER.

ata: the Rev. E. Juniata E. Hirter, pastor of Methodist Episcopal church, and Miss Priscilla of Mr. and Mrs.

W. B. Riy, of Jn- niata, were married last night at the bride's home by Rev. J. Ellis Ball, presiding elder of the Altoona district.

Rev. Barter is one of the younger ministers of the Central Pennsylvania conference. He has been pastor of the Juniata chnrch for several years and was on Tuesday returned by the conference to the church for another year. He is a minister of more than ordinary ability and is very popular with the congregation, which recently issued a unanimous invitation for him for another year. The bride is well fitted for the new position she has taken She has been an active worker and a teacher in the Sunday school, and has the best wishes of her miny friends for a long and happy life." Twelve Silled In Cyclone.

Twelve persons were killed and 17 injured in a cyclone which passed over Hopewell, on Wednesday. Heavenly Twins. Twin angels from on high are Death and Bleep. One rests the body--one doth heal the soul; The grave a laboratory where we keep The ashes which once formed the golden bowl. H.

B. Meeting of Boroagh Fathers, At the regular monthly meeting town councU Monday evening bills the amount of $294 61 were paid. A committee of five eouncilmen were ap pointed to ascertain the cost, increasing the siza of the fira engin house. The advisability of putting some kind of a street light on Lime stone avenue was considered, butn definite conclusion was reached. Bail ing permits were granted to the follow ing Mrs.

John Fisher repairs to her house on Richard stree J. W. Rid-nour, two-story coal an 'are house in rear of his new buildin on Pitt stree'; S. Arnold, bac building on his lot on Penn street. Th Reformed church was granted permii sion to tap main to get water to ru motor for its pipe organ.

Dr. S. I Gump and D-utrgist J. R. Irvine wer appointed members of the board of health.

A petition from citizens asking for an arc light on South Juliana street was "held over The report of the borough auditors was received and filed. J. L. McLaughlin, chairman of the street committee, was authorized to have the borough's stone crasher repaired. Easter Services at Loysborg.

Holy Communion will be celebrated Easter morning at the Reformed church in Loysburg. Preparatory services Good Friday morning at 10 30. Sunday school will hold its Easter service Easter evening at 7.45. E. STOHEBHAKBB, Pastor, PERSONAL NOTES.

People Who Hove Hither and Thither In Thte BUST World, On Monday Mr. A. W. Fletcher lef i for Columbus, 0. 'Squire J.

Figard, of Six Mile Run, was in town on Thursday. Mrs. Florence Baringer, of Everett, spent Wednesday in Bedford. Mrs. Frank Home, of Bedford, was the city Times.

Mrs. Ida Reamer Ambrose retnrned her home in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Mrs. W. Thompson, of Meyersdale, is visiting her mother, Mrs.

J. A. Corle. Mr. William Beegle, of Johnstown, was greeting friends in Bedford on Wednesday.

Mr. Joseph E. Mason, of Cumberland, was attending to legal business in Bedord on Thursday. Rev. A.

F. Nace, the popular pastor St. Clairsville Reformed charge, was Bedford on Monday. Messrs. L.

C. Miller and F. E. Kage- ise.of Salemville.were among Wednes- ay's visitors to Bedford. Miss Virginia H.

Tato, who has been isiting friends in Philadelphia and Daston, returned home on Monday. Mr. William H. James, one Cole- kin township's most popular citi- ans, was in Bedford on Wednesday. Mr.

and Mrs. C. P. Fletcher, of Con- ellsville, spent Saturday with Mr. 'letcber's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. A. W. 'letcher. Capt.

W. B. Shaffer and daughter, Hiss Nellie, of Somerset, spent a few ays here last week with Mr. and Mra F. Blymyer.

Rav. J. V. Adams, of L'oyd, has join- his wife and daughter, who have een visiting Mrs. Adams' parents, Mr.

nd Mrs. V. Brengle. Mr. S.

H. Crissey, of Napier, on 'hursday of last week returned from visit to Huntingdon county, where recently purchased a farm. Ex-Daputy Sheriff Adam Gites and Mr, Lee Datwiler, of South Woodbury ownship, were calling on their Bedord friends on Saturday. Last week Mrs. A.

Metzler Stout- our received a card from her son, At- orney C. G. Metzler, of Boston, who as been sojourning at Old Fort Marion, t. Augustine, Fla. Miss Emily Statler, Bar- Say, of Bedford, and Miss Edith tuckey, of Wolfsburg, who have been ttending Wilson college, Chambers- urg, are spending the Easter vaca- ion at their respective homes, Mr.

W. A. Nicodemus and daughter, Curryville, were guests of Mr, Jacob ieed this week. Mr. Nicodemus, who been one of the most progressive nd successful business men of Blair ounty, has retired and will take up iis residence in Martinsburg.

He is a Denial, wide-awake gentleman and has riends galore. Re-Hearing to Applicants for Licenses. A special session of court convened at one o'clock yesterday in order to grant a re-hearing to the applicants or liquor licensee in Everett borough. Attorney Frank Fletcher presented a letition praying that the former order if the court refusing a license to An- irew Weimer be revoked and that a icense be granted as requested. Judge Longenecker presented the petition of Albert F.

Rawl praying hat a license be granted him as pro- Tietor of the Union hotel at Everett, which he has leased. Mr. Rawl was born at Mann's Choice, Bedford county, but has lately resided at York. He has lad a wide experience in the hotel bus aess. The petitions of J.

Fillmore May, of Everett, and of John H. Kline, ol Langdondale, were also presented asking for a transfer of license in each case. Judge Bailey, after consulting with associate judges, refused to grant any of the above petitions and allowed the matter to stand as it is. Baiter. As the Dawn its light was flinging, Came the Women spices bringing, While in Heaven the Angels singing, Hail the Easter Day.

Jesus crucified has risen, Christ has left His rocky prison, This glad Easter Day. Angel voices hope have spoken, Bee ia empty tomb the token, How Death's prison bars are broken, This very Easter Day. Let the Nations hear the story, Let the World behold the glory Of the Easter Day. Barth shall bring its choicest treasure, Christ's, 19 Love bayond our measure, Borrow dies in this sweet pleasure Of the Baeter Day. Oh, ye Loved Ones, lift your voices, Earth and Heaven in praise rejoices, This glad Easter Day.

H. B. T. School House Destroyed By Fire. Monday morning at 10 o'clock fire was discovered on the roof of the Hel sel school house near Queen.

Effort were at once made to put out the blaze but it had gained such headway tha it was beyond control. The teacher Miss Rosella Fickes, and scholars pro ceeded to clear the house of everything movable. Nearly all the seats were taken out, also the books, a book case the stove, and even the window sash The building and its contents were in sured for 8500 in a company repre sented by Jacob Reed and Son, of Bed ford. The sparks set fire to the dry leaves in the woods just back of the house and a fierce blaza ensued. I required about 60 persons to conque this conflagration.

The Bnrgess' Book. In compliance with the law, Bnrges Jo W. Tate is keeping a docket, lik that kept by a justice of the peice, i which be enters the names of all per sons arrested, the charges, fines, etc and from these entries make up hi reports to town council. This shoul be a strong incentive citizenst be good, for surely no right-thinkin "on record" Tate intend to "live up to the law" and the peop: of Bedford will no doubt stand by him Letters of Administration. Letters of administration on the tate of Mary Penner, late of Bedfor township, deceased, have been to Frank E.

Thompson; on the estat of Amanda Boor, late of Juniata town ship, deceased, and the tstate of Chris tiana Lnman, late of Snake Sprin townsh'p, ti Kej on the estate of Tiomea Porte', Londonderry township, to J. Howa- Feight, person is anxious to be the burgess' book, Mr. i Town Talk and Neighborhood Notes. MANY ITEMS OF INTEREST Oleaned From SoorcM--Llitto Point. Picked Dp By Tlcllaal The trcut aeaion opens ou April Ii.

It is feared that the recent cold anap ipped the peach W. C. Lutz, whose illneaa we referred a last week, ia improving. Dr. A.

Enfield haa moved office to is residence opposite the jaiL Rev. Martin Wilt will preach at Ryot ext Snnday morning at 10.30. A charter has been granted to the edford-Fulton Telephone company. Merchant W. H.

Stranb has moved ito A. L. Nycum'a house on Weat Pitt John Nawgel, of near Bedford, hat raported a two-year-old Aberdeen oiled Angus bull. Rev R. Donaldson haa been ap- -in ted pastor of the Bedford charge the Methodist Protestant church.

Fred Coleman, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Cjleman, of Everett, haa enlisted i the United States navy aa a sailor. Rating Agent Donahoe, of the Midle Department of Fire Insurance.Phil- is re-rating the properties, of eOford county. Bohn, of Hyndman, with hia ly, has moved onto the farm near efgleton which he recently purchased the beirs.

M. Giffen, the genial ex-toll-gate eper, on Monday moved front the irrnws into Preston Daftbangh'a on East Pitt street. Lieut. Josiah Baughman Poet, G. A.

of Everett, held an enjoyable camp- yesterday evening, the 38th annl- of Lee's surrender. The Bedford Normal school, which ill be conducted by competent in- will open on Hay 11. See nnouncement on fourth page. Tbe Baltimore M. E.

conference haa t-appointed Rev. C. J. Coomba paator I the Methodist church at Hyndman. av.

W. C. Brian has been assigned to 'lerslie. Oi Monday James H. Kegg bought mcr W.

Kellinger's intereat in the rocery on Pitt street. Mr. Kegg to conduct a fint-claai fruit and reduce store. Joshua Kegg, who has been farming Landlord Fisher, of the Fiaher ouse, has become tired of rural life nd returned to the "city." He now ccupies his house on Pitt street. Commissioners' Clerk H.

E. Miller, who recently underwent an operation or appendicitis in a Philadelphia oapital, is rapidly recovering and xpected to return to Bedford laat ight or today. Ladles who will wear the richest own or girls in plainest frock on aster day are alike interested in what shoe ad. says this week. Curn to it just now on the laat page THE GAZETTE.

Services appropriate to Good Friday nd Confirmation in St John's Reform- church, Bedford, this evening. faster service and Holy Communion unday morning. Easter service by he Sunday school in the evening. Monday evening District Deputy Grand Master John E. Shnke, of Coal- ale, installed tha newly-elected offl- ers the Everett Lodge No.

600 I. 0. and tonight will instal the new fficcrs of Lodge No. 202, of Bedford. Oa Tuesday Miss Birdie Giffen, while corkinu in H.

C. Heckerman'a peanut ilant, became seriously ill and fainted. Dr. Wolf was summoned and the atient was removed to her home. Miss Giffen is able to be at work again.

It has been announced that Barnum Bailey's show will exhibit in Cnm- on June 4. This great circus has lately retnrned from a trinmphant our in Europe. It opened in New York last week and will soon make a tour of the states. Dr. and Mrs.

Luther D. Blackwelder lave moved into fiat No. 3 of the new Ridenour block. Dr. Blackwelder will have his dental rooms In a part of the Bat Maj Robert C.

MeNamara now has his law offices in the rooms, by Dr Blackwelder. "Uncle Sam" hat leased the roofu in Rideuour block now used aa a poaf office for a period of ten yeara at 1360 a year. If the United ereeta a onilding of ito own or finds a more suitable location, the lease it to terminate, the government to give Mr. Ridenour three months' notice. Arrangements have been completed for the dance in Dunkle's Hall next Wednesday evening.

11.50 for each couple; 50 cents for ladiea. can be obtained from George A. Rnih or Frank I. Home. The Bedford orchestra has prepared a fine programme for the occasion and a large Crowd will no doubt be in attendance.

On Monday George H. Whetatone, of Otttown, left for Shippenaburg, where he entered the state normal school at that place. Mr. Whetatone is one of Bedford connty'i moat auc- cessful teachers and progressive young men and his to better equip himself for the work he haa choaen are commendable. He ia a son of J.

S. Whetstone. Oi Tuesday Miss Mary Proaaer, daughter of D. W. Proa- ser, went to Philadelphia, where ihe will prepare as a trained nurse hi the Presbyterian hospital.

Hiaa Proaaer ii a graduate of the Bedford high achool, of 1900, and ia well qualified to do the work she has undertaken. She will no doubt be a worthy member of the noble army she baa joined. Attoraey C. Beiley, of Bedford, Dr. E.

Smith, of Schellaburg, and J. P. Lehman, of Mann'a Choice, commissioners, held an inqueat in lunacy on Howard A. Turner, of Juniata township, last week and adjudged him insane Mr. Turner waa brought to Bedford on Wedneaday by Sheriff CoRan and will be taken to the aajlum at Harriaburg within the next tan days.

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